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Food Storage Suggestions
Stainless Steel Refrigerator
12
Suggested
storage
times for
meat &
poultry*
Eating quality DAYS IN MONTHS IN
drops after REFRIGERATOR FREEZER
time shown AT 35° TO 40°F. AT 0°F.
(2° TO 4°C.) (-18°C.)
Fresh Meats
Roasts (Beef & Lamb)..........3 to 5 ......................6 to 12
Roasts (Pork & Veal) ..........3 to 5 ......................4 to 8
Steaks (Beef)........................3 to 5 ......................6 to 12
Chops (Lamb) ....................3 to 5 ......................6 to 9
Chops (Pork) ......................3 to 5 ......................3 to 4
Ground & Stew Meats ..........1 to 2 ......................3 to 4
Variety Meats ......................1 to 2 ......................3 to 4
Sausage (Pork) ....................1 to 2 ......................1 to 2
Processed Meats
Bacon ......................................7 ............................1
Frankfurters ............................7 ..........................1/2
Ham (Whole)..........................7..........................1 to 2
Ham (Half) ..........................3 to 5 ......................1 to 2
Ham (Slices)............................3..........................1 to 2
Luncheon Meats ..................3 to 5....................Freezing
Sausage (Smoked) ..................7 ..........................not
Sausage (Dry & Semi-Dry) ..14 to 21 ..........recommended.
Cooked Meats
Cooked Meats & Meat Dishes..3 to 4 ........................2 to 3
Gravy & Meat Broth ................1 to 2 ........................2 to 3
Eating quality DAYS IN MONTHS IN
drops after REFRIGERATOR FREEZER
time shown AT 35° TO 40°F. AT 0°F.
(2° TO 4°C.) (-18°C.)
Fresh Poultry
Chicken & Turkey (Whole) ..1 to 2 ........................12
Chicken (Pieces)..................1 to 2..........................9
Turkey (Pieces)....................1 to 2..........................6
Duck & Goose (Whole)........1 to 2..........................6
Giblets..................................1 to 2..........................3
Cooked Poultry
Pieces (Covered with Broth) ..1 to 2..........................6
Pieces (Not Covered) ..........3 to 4..........................1
Cooked Poultry Dishes ........3 to 4 ......................4 to 6
Fried Chicken ......................3 to 4..........................4
(Other than meats & poultry) FREEZER
Most fruits and vegetables....................................8–12 months
Lean fish ................................................................6–8 months
Fatty fish, rolls and breads, soups,
stew, casseroles ....................................................2–3 months
Cakes, pies, sandwiches, leftovers (cooked),
ice cream (original carton) ..............................1 month max.
Meats, fish and poultry purchased from the
store vary in quality and age; consequently,
safe storage time in your refrigerator will vary.
For meat and poultry information, call the U.S.
Dept. of Agriculture at 800-535-4555.
*U.S. Department of Agriculture
Fresh food
storage tips
To store vegetables:
• Use the vegetable drawers—they have been
designed to preserve the natural moisture
and freshness of produce.
• Covering vegetables with a moist towel helps
maintain crispness.
• As a further aid to freshness, prepackaged
vegetables can be stored in their original
wrapping.
Unfrozen meats, fish, and poultry:
• Always remove store wrappings.
• Rewrap in foil, plastic wrap or wax paper and
refrigerate immediately.
Cheese:
• Wrap well with wax paper or aluminum foil,
or put in a plastic bag.
• Carefully wrap to expel air and help
prevent mold.
• Store prepackaged cheese in its own
wrapping if you wish.
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